Kaua'i Civil

Mauka, makai and everywhere in between.

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About the firm

Kaua'i Civil, LLC is a multi-disciplinary consulting practice based on the island of Kaua'i, offering civil engineering and landscape architecture services statewide. Combining these two complementary disciplines allows the team to creatively collaborate, producing seamlessly designed projects that respect the local community and the 'āina.

Firm type
Civil Engineering · Landscape Architecture · Water / Wastewater Engineering

People

Nicole M.N. SwansonPresident + Principal

Devin R. SwansonVice President + Principal

Faith Lehua BlalockCivil EIT

Capabilities

Landscape Architecture

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Grounded in local culture, the practice designs outdoor environments that reflect a unique sense of place through native plantings and locally sourced materials.

  • Site Master Planning

    Comprehensive planning for outdoor environments incorporating historical context and client vision.

  • Irrigation and Planting Design

    Engineering precise planting arrangements and water-efficient irrigation systems.

  • Outdoor Amenity Coordination

    Selecting and positioning supportive site components such as lighting, custom paving, and outdoor furniture.

  • Low Impact Development

    Designing ecological landscape features that manage stormwater and promote conservation.

Site Development

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Engineering solutions for grading, drainage, and property infrastructure to ensure seamless physical site design.

  • Civil Infrastructure Improvements

    Designing layouts, accessibility features, and utility ties for public and private properties.

  • Terrain Grading and Hydrology

    Reshaping terrain to direct surface water safely and optimize site layouts.

  • Runoff Mitigation Plans

    Developing systems to mitigate runoff and improve local drainage infrastructure.

  • Accessibility Compliance

    Grading and detailing walkways, parking areas, and transitions to meet accessibility regulations.

Water Engineering

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Developing reliable infrastructure to support clean water distribution and sustainable resource management.

  • Distribution System Design

    Engineering supply and distribution networks for safe and efficient water access.

  • Resource Conservation and Planning

    Planning and monitoring water-supply protection and allocation programs.

Wastewater Engineering

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Designing domestic and commercial wastewater systems to protect public health and local ecosystems.

  • Sewer Network Engineering

    Mapping and engineering collection systems for municipal and commercial wastewater.

  • Onsite Wastewater Treatment

    Engineering local treatment works to safely process and clean discharge streams.

  • Individual Septic Systems

    Designing onsite septic systems customized to unique soil and lot constraints.

  • Cesspool Modernization

    Upgrading legacy cesspools to modern, compliant individual wastewater treatment systems.

Industries

Residential · Hospitality · Commercial · Utilities · Education · Parks & Open Space

Projects

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